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Atoms and Molecules
Chapter 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Acid | A substance that is a hydrogen ion (proton) donor; they unite with bases to form salts |
| Acidic Solution | A solution in which the concentration of hydrogen ions exceeds the concentration of hydroxide ions, has a pH less than 7 |
| Adhesion | The property of sticking to some other substance |
| Anion | A particle with one or more units of negative charge, such as a chloride ion or hydroxide ion |
| Atom | The smallest quantity of an element that retains the chemical properties of that element |
| Atomic Mass | The total number of protons and neutrons in an atom |
| Atomic Mass Unit (amu) | The approximate mass of a proton or neutron |
| Atomic Number |